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September 10, 2009
Come and check us out on Facebook. There is a causes section for donations as well. Become a fan of our cause and invite all of your friends to join and donate as well. See you there!

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July 1, 2009
WE'RE CHANGING LIVES! Michael (not his real name) is a teenage boy incarcerated at the Augusta Youth Development Center. He had kleptomaniac tendencies, never completed homework assignments, and was frequently in detention for fighting with peers. Foster Grandparent Alexandria Ishman was assigned to mentor Michael. Within a month, his assaults on others decreased tremendously, he had no disciplinary referrals for stealing, and he began completing assignments. Julia Coleman, Michael's teacher, reports, "Michael was once an angry child who lied, stole, and fought. Now I see a child who is happy, willing to get an education, and has goals. I am so happy that Ms. Ishman began working with Michael. I have seen him transformed into a positive young man."

June 30, 2009

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June 29, 2009
If you are in to jewelry, go to www.phantasiasjewelry.com to browse their collection of jewelry - EACH PIECE IS ONLY $5.00. Shop online, make a purchase and we will receive 20% of the sale. Just indicate The Senior Citizens Council as your organization at signup, make your purchases, and help us raise some fund$! Happy Shopping!!!

March 16, 2009
It's finally here! The Senior Citizens Council is happy to say "good-bye" to our Under Construction page and "Hello!" to our brand new website! The Senior Citizens Council and Splice Web Design have spent many hours over the past few weeks working hand-in-hand to launch our new online home. We are very proud to say, "Welcome to SeniorCitizensCouncil.org!"

+ Our Mission

It’s a new millennium, and Baby Boomers are redefining the term “Senior Citizen.” Sixty is the new forty. For today’s seniors, retirement is an option, aging is a state of mind, and “old” is something you get when you stop going, growing, learning, and following your dreams. And Boomers are shaping the future of The Senior Citizens Council.

The Senior Citizens Council is a private, non-profit organization devoted to today's seniors - who are younger, more active, and more involved than ever before, whatever their age may be!



What can The Senior Citizens Council do for you?

Through the NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS, a nationwide network of volunteer programs, you can learn new skills, meet new people, and use your creative energy to make a difference in the CSRA.

On any given day, about 250 Senior Corps members are at work around the CSRA. If they’re 60 or older, they may be earning an hourly stipend while tutoring children through the FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM; or they may choose to assist frail or disabled adults through the SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM.

RSVP VOLUNTEERS age 55 and older may be found advising new businesses, responding to emergencies as Disaster Action Team members, presenting interpretive programs, leading exercise groups, planting gardens, or showing visitors through museums. Click on the link above for a complete list of Senior Corps opportunities, eligibility guidelines, volunteer benefits, and a program application.

Through our ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, seniors are taking control of their lives. With help from our staff and volunteers, they’re making informed decisions about finance and health care, and are turning the tables on scam artists who foolishly believe all seniors are easy prey! Click on the link to learn the entire scope of advocacy services, including Medicare counseling.